Question on BMW 3-Series Alignment

I own a 2001 Z3 3.0 L with 45000 miles on it. I don't beat it, and take very good care of it. I went to get new tires and an alignment the other day at the local tire shop and they said they could not do the alignment because my control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced. I found the old tires that they took off, they look good no uneven wear. My car drives great, no excessive noise or sloppy steering, and the Z3 does not wander. I think I checked everything I could. I jack up the Z3 and tried to move the tires vertically, they did not move at all. Had my son put a pry bar under the tires and move them up and down while I watched the ball joints and control arms, everything was tight, nothing moving. All boots are good, no grease coming out of anything. Now my question is, am I missing something or is it possible and I know this probably never happens that the tire shop might be mistaken. Oh, they said they fixed it for only $700. compared to $83 for the original quota for an alignment.



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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

If the front end is tight, it is tight. I would ask them to lift your vehicle and show you what they found. Maybe something you're missing, maybe nothing at all.

- Nick

[mclass]

Originally Posted by Nick at Pelican Parts

If the front end is tight, it is tight. I would ask them to lift your vehicle and show you what they found. Maybe something you're missing, maybe nothing at all.

- Nick

Thanks